Attorney Craig Cunningham

CRAIG CARNELL CUNNINGHAM

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SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS 60178

815-***-**** -Home

888-***-**** ext. 1 - Cellular

E-MAIL: ***********@*************.**

Fax: 630-***-****

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL, Chicago, Illinois

J.D., June 1993;

Editorial Board Member, Symposium Editor University of Chicago Law School Roundtable Journal, Volume 1993;

President, Black Law Students' Association.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, California

B.A. in Political Science May 1990, Magna Cum Laude.

Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society; Mortar Board National Honor Society; Blue Key National Honor Society, Golden Key National Honor Society; Skull and Dagger National Honor Society.

EXPERIENCE AS ATTORNEY

CUNNINGHAM & ASSOCIATES,P.C. 4320 Winfield Rd., Suite 200, Warrenville, Illinois 60555; June, 2001- Present. Trial Attorney.

Practice Criminal Defense in the areas of Felony and Misdemeanor Crimes. Conducted over twenty Motion to Suppress Hearings, and five felony trials thus far. Also conduct negotiations with State’s Attorney’s Offices from several Counties throughout Illinois. Conducted fifteen Misdemeanor trials to date. Also, conducted several administrative hearings before the Department of Children and Family Services (“DCFS”) and represent minors and parents before the Abuse and Neglect Division of Juvenile Court of Cook County, DuPage, County, Kane County, and Will County. Further Practice in the area of Family Law, including Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Legal Separation, Juvenile Delinquency, DCFS litigation including child neglect and abuse. Further Practice in Business Law, including Complex Business Litigation, Securities Litigation, Breach of Contract, Breach of Warranty, Business Torts, and other Business Litigation Matters.

DUPAGE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187;June,1999-June,2001 Assistant State’s Attorney; Criminal Prosecutions Bureau; Practiced criminal law on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois. Conducted over forty misdemeanor trials, resulting in a ninety-nine percent conviction record. Prosecuted several different types of misdemeanor crimes, ranging from traffic violations to drug possession violations.

Examined police officers, civilian witnesses, and other forensic witnesses on the stand.

CUNNINGHAM & ASSOCIATES, P.C.:175 W. Jackson, Suite A1257

Owner, Principal Partner, January,1998- June,1999: Owner and operator of full-service law firm. The firm handled criminal defense, landlord/tenant relations, divorce, custody, juvenile delinquency matters, real estate matters, wills, corporate litigation, personal injury, traffic court, and many other matters. At present, I successfully litigated fifteen different landlord/tenant cases, and brought them to successful settlement or successful verdicts. Further, I defended four depositions, argued seven substantive motions, and conducted twelve prove-up hearings in the divorce cases our firm has handled. I participated as lead counsel in over twenty criminal trials in my experience, as well as two Federal Criminal Trials.

PUGH,JONES & JOHNSON, Chicago, Illinois

Associate May,1997- January,1998:Practiced white collar criminal defense, commercial litigation, employment litigation, medical malpractice litigation, and personal injury. Experience includes defending depositions of four medical experts, deposing five experts, participating in trial litigation, examining witnesses in jury trial in Federal Court.

ADLER, KAPLAN & BEGY, Chicago, Illinois

Associate, September 1993-May, 1997: Practiced white collar criminal defense, employment litigation, and environmental litigation. Handled five bench trials, including cross examination of witnesses; Experience also includes arguing over fifty contested motions; taking and defending approximately fifty lay and expert depositions; drafting discovery, legal memoranda, Appellate briefs, and a variety of motions. Experience also includes performing over ten jury trials, arguing motions; drafting motions for summary judgments, motions to dismiss, motions to change venue, motions to compel discovery, and motions for sanctions; taking and defending depositions, specifically in Title VII cases; drafting discovery requests, complaints, and citations to discover assets; and appearing in state and federal court for various procedural matters. Supervised massive group of Paralegal Personnel in Multi-State; Multiparty Litigation in Federal Court. Appeared in Arizona and New York State Courts, regarding complex, multi-state litigation.

FRIED, FRANK, HARRIS, SHRIVER, AND JACOBSON, Washington, D.C.

Summer Associate, Summer, 1992: Experience includes performing legal research on government contract matters; drafting legal memoranda on qui tam litigation, statute of limitations for securities litigation, corporate tax reorganization, and real estate transactions. Received permanent associate offer.

SONNENSCHEIN NATH AND ROSENTHAL, Chicago, Illinois

Summer Associate,Summer, 1991: substantive review of loan documents; researched and wrote memoranda on environmental law, fraud, certification of national class action suits; and breach of contract issues; and drafted client letters. Invited back for summer 1992.

BURTON AND BURTON LAW OFFICES, Seattle, Washington

Law Clerk,Summer, 1990: researched tort, contract, and property law issues; assisted in drafting appellate briefs in the area of Title VII violations; prepared interrogatories regarding personal injury matters; drafted jury instructions; wrote memoranda regarding breach of contract and products liability and interviewed witnesses.

JOHN OHANIAN, ESQ., Los Angeles, California

Law Clerk,Summer, 1987: Researched areas of administrative law; drafted billing statements, maintained accounting records; and transcribed witness statements.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE/USA HOCKEY DIVERSITY TASK FORCE, New York, New York

Executive Director of PUCK program, March 1995-present: Direct program under the guidance of the National Hockey League and USA Hockey, which encourages economically disadvantaged children to participate in ice and in-line hockey. PUCK is acronym for Positive Upliftment of Chicago's Kids. Experience includes incorporating IRS 501(c)(3) organization; obtaining major corporate sponsorship and grants; coordinating major tournament events, player appearances with Chicago Black hawk Hockey Team, Inc.; providing on camera interviews and print media interviews; obtained coaching certification; instructing children in various hockey clinics.

WEST LAW PUBLISHING CO./WESTLAW SERVICES, INC., Chicago, Illinois

Student Representative, 1992-1993 Academic Year: created student marketing proposal for increasing Westlaw usage; maintained all Westlaw equipment in the University of Chicago Law School; taught Westlaw seminars; and tutored individual students on Westlaw usage.

LEARNING CENTER AND ATHLETIC ACADEMIC SERVICES, Los Angeles, California

Tutor, 1987 - 1990 Academic Year: supervised academic progress of over two hundred athletes; taught mathematics and research paper composition; taught study skills and time management techniques; and prepared daily lesson plans.

SHEARSON, LEHMAN, HUTTON, INC., Los Angeles, California

Assistant Broker Summer, 1988: contacted 200 potential investors daily through cold-calling techniques, resulting in approximately 40-50 "leads" or prospective investors daily.

EXPERIENCE AS INSTRUCTOR:

MACCORMAC COLLEGE; PARALEGAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT; 29 E.MADISON STREEET; CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60602-4405; Bonnie Jean Distler – Executive Vice President and Academic Dean; August, 2003- Present Adjunct Law Professor; Legal Research and Writing I; Legal Research and Writing II; Family Law; Business Law: I teach Legal Research and Writing I and II; Family Law, and Business Law for the Paralegal Majors. In those classes, I cover a wide variety of case study methods, research, analysis, and specific legal theory. In Family Law, I lecture on child custody, formalization of marriage, and dissolution of marriage, visitation rights, and other issues. Legal Research and Writing, I teach research skills by examining bound volumes in the library, and by going online. I lecture on editing, word choice, memorandum forms, and issue analysis. In Business Law, I lecture on Securities Regulation, Business torts, Business formation, and Business litigation during my courses, I utilize multimedia presentation, guest lecturers, and field trip excursions to provide students with learning opportunities.

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE; CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT; 425 22ND STREET; GLEN ELLYN ILLINOIS 60137; Robert Murdoch - Chairman of the Academy; August, 2000- Present Adjunct Law Professor; Introduction to Criminal Justice Course I teach an Introduction to Criminal Justice Course for all majors and non-majors in the field, in which we cover the basics and fundamental language of law, as well as distinctions between civil and criminal litigation. I have taught this course now for several quarters. During my course I utilize multimedia presentation, guest lecturers, and field trip excursions to provide students with learning opportunities.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY; DEKALB, ILLINOIS 60115; Dean W. William Minor-Supervisor; August 2000-December 2000; Adjunct Law Professor; Law and Sociology Department; Taught SOCIOLOGY 484; Law and the Judicial Process. Lectured with class of thirty students, work with students on all facets of their work. Prepared lesson plans from the central text, America’s Courts and the Criminal Justice System. Prepared lesson plans, which illustrated the interaction between sociological data, the judicial process, and Criminal Procedure. I lectured extensively in the area of criminal procedure, civil liberties, and Fourth Amendment case law. Wrote and prepared lesson plans, agenda, syllabi, and all types of work for class. Graded all tests, exams, and quizzes. Read through all materials related to the area of criminology specific to the class for preparation of reading lists, and textbook assignments.

WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE; PARALEGAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT; 1200 WEST ALGONQUIN ROAD; PALATINE ILLINOIS 60067; Paul Guymon - Chairman of the Department; August, 2000- 2003 Adjunct Law Professor; Introduction to Corporate Law Course I teach an Introduction to Corporate Law Course for all majors in the field, in which we cover the basics and fundamental language of law. Further we cover statutes regarding formation of corporations, securities regulation, distinction between corporate entities, and record keeping in a corporate structure.

WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Route 47 at Harter Road; Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554-9779; Dean Jill Wold-Supervisor; August, 2000- August 2001 - 2003; Adjunct Law Professor; Criminal Justice Department;

Continue to teach Practical Street Law, CJ252, to a group of over forty Criminal Justice Majors. I prepare classes by writing agendas for each class, prepare homework assignments, and write quizzes, midterms, and final examinations. I lecture and conduct the class through the use of audio-visual assistance such as on-screen computer use, overhead projection, video lessons. I also teach the class through the distance-learning program, and lecture

Via satellite to multiple sights.

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE; SUBURBAN LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY; 425 22ND STREET; GLEN ELLYN ILLINOIS 60137; Randy James - Chairman of the Academy; August, 2000- 2002 Adjunct Law Professor; Rules of Evidence Course I teach a Rules of Evidence course for all cadet police officers in the Western Suburban area of Illinois. The class includes cadet officers from the municipalities of Aurora, Naperville, West Chicago, Oswego, DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, Addison, and several departments throughout Illinois. I conduct the Rules of Evidence class. I also prepare classes by writing thorough outlines and handouts for each class. I provide the material through lecture and multimedia presentation.

KISKWAUKEE COLLEGE, 21193 Malta Road; Malta, Illinois 60150; Dean William McKinley-Supervisor; August, 2005-present; Adjunct Law Professor; Business Law Department;

Continue to teach BUS 256, to a group of over forty Business Law Majors. I prepare classes by writing agendas for each class, prepare homework assignments, and write quizzes, midterms, and final examinations. I lecture and conduct the class through the use of audio-visual assistance such as on-screen computer use, overhead projection, video lessons. I am very familiar with PowerPoint technology and incorporate it daily into my class.

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